Anatol Stati (born October 25, 1952) is a Moldovan businessman from Chişinău. In 2010, he was widely considered to be Moldova’s richest man. Stati is the founder, president and chief executive officer of Ascom Group and has served in this capacity since the founding in 1994.Anatol Stati VIP Magazin, ANATOL STATI. Magnatul petrolier Between 1989 and 1994, Stati served as a Director at Decebal, a local Moldovan consumer goods trading company.Anatol Stati
Controversy His son, Gabriel Stati (born September 30, 1976), served as the vicepresident of Ascom Group (1999–2007). On April 9, the Moldovan Prosecutor General's Office asked Ukraine to extradite Gabriel Stati, a Moldovan businessman whom the Moldovan government accused of being involved in the organization and financing of the civil unrest."Moldova asks Ukraine to extradite businessman Stati", Kyiv Post, April 9, 2009
Stati was in Ukrainian custody along with another suspect, Aurel Marinescu, for their alleged "involvement in organizing an attempt to overthrow the Moldovan government." Aurel Marinescu (born 1970), was the chief bodyguard of Stati's company "Stati Holding".
On April 16, the General Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine approved the extradition of Stati and Marinescu."PO extraditing Moldovans involved in Chişinău mass unrest", Ukrainian Radio. Retrieved 22 July 2009. Archived 2009-07-31.
Gabriel Stati was freed on June 18 by Chisinau Appellate Court, but he had to stay under house arrest for 30 days; his lawyer was Vlad Gribincea. But the court decided to keep Aurel Marinescu in prison. Stati and Marinescu were charged with usurping the state power and organizing mass disorders.
Family His daughter, Nicoleta Stati (born June 15, 1981), has served as director of High School of Fine Arts "Igor Vieru" in Chişinău, since 2011.
Recognition Ordinul bisericesc "Ştefan cel Mare”
The Aftermath of the Stati Case in Kazakhstan Over a 15-year dispute involving Anatol Stati’s oil and gas assets in Kazakhstan, the country faced frozen National Fund assets of US$22 billion and an arbitration award of US$500 million. In late 2024, both sides reached a settlement. This prolonged conflict notably damaged Kazakhstan’s investment reputation and underscored the need for transparent policies and legal safeguards.
References
External links VIP Magazin, ANATOL STATI. Magnatul petrolier VIP Magazin, Nicoleta Stati. Profesoara de pictură VIP Magazin, Gabriel Stati. Despre lumea din jurul său Gabriel Stati Gabriel Stati arrested by Ukrainian law authorities DECISION Application no. 19828/09 by Gabriel STATI and Aurel MARINESCU against Moldova